LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole It was the great philosopher Betty White who observed, “It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.”I’ve been thinking about moms lately. Next week is my mom’s birthday. I can’t tell you what number but it’s the one with double eights in the frosting.

FAITH & VALUES

Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends, have you ever wondered what defines you as a Christian?Pastor Ron spoke to us from 1 Peter 2:1-10 on Sunday about what it means to be a Christian.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole The cardboard box whapped against the rungs as I dragged it behind me up the ladder. “I don’t think this is a good idea.”“It’s a perfect idea,” said Ollie, my third cousin twice removed, but not removed far enough to keep me from getting folded, spindled, stapled or mutilated.

FAITH & VALUES

Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends. Do you read the Bible? I hope you don’t just read the words, but live them too.Pastor Ron spoke to us on Sunday from John 3 25-36. He challenged us to trust the Word, accept it and believe it!The men are planning a prayer breakfast in the near future.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. ColeI folded the ancient, still dryer-warm T-shirt. My late wife would have thrown it away years and several dozen stains ago.Not me. You just don’t part with a well-ventilated, well-broken-in treasure like that. It takes a lot of work to get T-shirts this comfy.The logo was faded.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekMessage Sunday, was from Isiah 53. We also had communion this morning. Bro. Greg shared the importance of this tradition. The bread represents Christ's body and the juice represents His blood that was shed on the cross for all of us. Bro.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket Creek BaptistWhat a wonderful day to be in the house of the Lord! We celebrated His resurrection with an early sunrise service and breakfast afterward.Scripture for worship service was from Psalm 22, with the topic “From Death to Life.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole April Showers bring Santa Marias.No, wait, that’s not right. Wrong ship. Wrong voyage.It’s the Mayflower  —  April showers bring May flowers. Or possibly Pilgrims.April harbors a cargo load of odd events, holidays and commemorations.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekThe message “Building on the Stone” was taken from 1 Peter 2:1-11. In order to build a house you have to have a perfect cornerstone in order for it to remain standing. Verse 7 tells us that Jesus is the perfect cornerstone for a Christian life.